April, 1915 
HOUSE AND GARDEN 
235 
First Aid for the Poisoned Dog 
J UST about every once in so often, in 
the average suburban community, the 
dog poisoner wakes up some night, dons 
his clothes and his most deceptive ex¬ 
pression and surreptitiously scatters bits 
of "loaded” meat and suffering in accord¬ 
ance with his despicable character. No 
dog is safe from him. Mongrel and blue- 
ribbon winner may find pieces of the 
deadly stuff, bolt them and die in agony 
before the vet. can be called in. 
It is with first-aid remedies, designed to 
save the victim’s life by tiding him over 
that critical period from the time he 
crawls, whimpering, into the house until 
professional services can be obtained, that 
the following paragraphs have to deal. 
Arsenic and strychnine are the poisons 
most commonly used by the dog-hater. 
Phosphorus is also to be considered, for 
it is the chief deadly ingredient in many 
rat poisons, and so can be easily obtained 
even by people of no standing in the com¬ 
munity. Even when intended for its 
legitimate purpose—vermin destruction—• 
it sometimes happens that a dog will get 
hold of it and suffer accordingly. 
Considering arsenic poisoning first, the 
symptoms to be expected are heat and 
tenderness of the abdomen, quickly fol¬ 
lowed by frothy vomiting and thirst. The 
dog’s breathing is heavy and labored, and 
in a little while he will have convulsions. 
The thing to do, as in all poison cases, is 
to get the stuff out of his stomach as soon 
as possible. For this, the best temporary 
remedy is an emetic of milk, magnesia and 
oil, or flour and water. It should be 
given in good quantity as soon as possible 
after the cause of the trouble is suspected. 
If the first dose does not have immediate 
effect, give another, for time is precious. 
Strychnine symptoms are quite different 
from those of arsenic. The dog yelps and 
whines with pain, jerks his head, froths 
at the mouth, and, as the poison takes 
greater effect, his legs twitch curiously. 
These indications will be followed by 
arching of the back and occasional convul¬ 
sions. Give him a powerful emetic and 
hope for the best until the doctor comes. 
Phosphorus causes frequent vomiting 
and purging, heat and tenderness of the 
throat and stomach, and convulsions. Give 
an emetic and follow it with frequent 
doses of magnesia or chalk dissolved in 
water. 
It must not be supposed that every case 
of poisoning can be treated successfully 
by the above methods. The remedies are 
efficacious as far as they go, and in the 
majority of cases they serve their pur¬ 
pose ; but when the poison has had time 
thoroughly to work into the dog’s system, 
it is a toss-up whether or not he can be 
saved. The veterinary, or, lacking one 
near by, a druggist, should be reached with 
•all possible speed, for a few minutes’ delay 
often means the difference between a live 
•dog and a dead one. — R. S. Lemmon. 
ENNEL DEPARTMENT 
The purpose of this department is to give advice to those interested 
in dogs. The manager will gladly answer any troublesome questions. 
Address “Kennel Department” an d en clos e a self-addressed envelope. 
Midkiff Kennels 
W. T. PAYNE, Owner 
For the past twenty-eight years we have been the 
largest breeder and exhibitor of Cocker Spaniels. 
During that time we have won more prizes than 
any other exhibitor in the United States or Canada. 
Our entire breeding stock including both stud dogs 
and matrons are the very best obtainable. 
Our dogs are all farm raised insuring strong con¬ 
stitutions and rugged health, and the development 
of their intelligence and house manners receives the 
same careful attention as the maintenance of their 
health. 
We always have a large number on hand, both 
sexes, all ages and in all the various standard colors 
for sale 
Also several broken and unbroken. Pointers, 
Setters and Irish Water Spaniels. 
For full particulars, description and prices, address 
THE MIDKIFF KENNELS, Dallas, Penna. 
EQUAL PARTNERS 
Is the relationship existing between the 
child and his pet. They share each 
day’s joys and sorrows on an equal basis, 
and the welfare of one is the welfare of 
the other. Put your child in partnership 
with the ideal pet—one of our Persian 
Kittens. 
BLACK SHORT HAIRED CATTERY 
Kennels: Hasbrouck Heights, N. J. 
Address all communications to 
N. Y. Office: 112 O Carnegie Hall 
Telephone 3691 Columbus 
AIREDALE TERRIERS 
If you want a real pal, guard, or 
companion for your children get an 
Airedale. I usually have husky, 
country raised puppies and grown 
terriers for sale at $ 20.00 and up¬ 
wards. 
Neshonshon Farm Kennels, Bridgeport, Conn., R F.D. 52 
SAFETY FIRST 
1 A Police Dog insures your children’s 
safety, your house and property, and 
reduces the high cost of insuring your 
property from burglars, tramps, etc. 
The “German Shepherd Dog” is your 
best friend and companion. He does 
anything that any other dog can do, 
and then beats the other dog. His in¬ 
telligence is of the highest order, 
therefore, he will learn readily and obey 
implicitly his master’s slightest order. 
H A Police Dog is not a big brute; his 
wolfish looks do not prevent’ him from 
being the most gentle and affectionate 
protector. 
1 We specialize in breeding and training 
strainsof the “German Shepherd,” who 
are known to be perfect in character. 
^ Ask us about him. 
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR POLICE DOGS 
’Phone, 
Bast Killingly, near Danielson, Conn. 
The first and only organization of its kind 
in America 
Airedale Terriers 
From the greatest living sires 
Ch. Soudan Swiveller, Ch. King Oorang and Gold 
Heels. Farm-raised, very keen, alert and full of 
vigor, with true terrier characteristics. Prices reason¬ 
able. Shipped on approval to responsible parties. 
THOMAS K. BRAY. 232 Clark Street, Westfield. New Jersey 
Phone 424 M Westfield 
American Kennels 
Most up-to-date, largest establishment of its 
kind. St. Bernards, Great Danes, Jumbo 
Black Newfoundlands, §15 up; English Bulls, 
grown and puppies, also Bitches in whelp, 
Boston Terriers, French Bulls, $15 up; Scotch 
Collies all ages, $7.50 up; Irish Terriers, 
Airedales, $15 up; white Esquimouxs, $15 
up; Toy Fox Terriers, $5 up; Bull Terriera, $10 
up; Toy white silk Poodles, the real small 
kind, from 3-pound parents, smallest ob¬ 
tainable, $i5, all pedigreed stock; Toy Pom¬ 
eranians and Pekingese Spaniels, grown and 
puppies, $20 up. Everything for the dog. 
State wants. We ship anywhere. 233 Third Ave. New York City. 
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